meta-competence
[/ˈmɛtə ˈkɒmpɪtəns/]
nounfemininepl: meta-competências
meta-competência
1. The ability to recognize, evaluate, and develop one's own competencies; awareness and management of one's own skills and learning processes
Meta-competence is essential in the modern workplace, as employees must continuously adapt and improve their skills.
A meta-competência é essencial no mercado de trabalho moderno, já que os funcionários devem continuamente adaptar e aprimorar suas habilidades.
2. A higher-order cognitive skill that involves thinking about one's own thinking and competencies
Teachers with strong meta-competence can better guide students in developing their own learning strategies.
Professores com forte meta-competência podem orientar melhor os alunos no desenvolvimento de suas próprias estratégias de aprendizagem.
3. The competence to assess what competencies are needed and to identify gaps in one's professional development
Developing meta-competence helps professionals plan their career development more effectively.
O desenvolvimento da meta-competência ajuda os profissionais a planejar seu desenvolvimento profissional de forma mais eficaz.
Meta-competence has gained prominence in Brazilian education policy and corporate training following BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular) reforms, which emphasize competency-based learning. In the USA and UK, it's increasingly discussed in the context of 21st-century skills development and lifelong learning. The term reflects a shift from static skill evaluation to dynamic, self-directed professional growth in both cultures.
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